Does anyone have any opinions of the Sig Hog-Bipe? I am thinking of purchasing this kit and I would like to know how it flies and how well the kit builds? What size engine is best for it?
Thanks Mark

Opinions??? Only that it's one of my favorite planes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a fantastic plane and a great looking bipe!!!! And this plane sees like it was designed for an OS 91 FS 4-stroke (a Saito 100 would be a good alternate). I've had 3 of the Sig Pigs and I can tell you that you won't be going wrong with it.

Ken

I built one a couple years ago. They build very easy and fly great. The instructions are clear with a lot of illustrations. I used a Saito 1.00 but a .91 would be plenty. If you decide to build one go with the dual aileron servo option.

if it is built straight, it is a GREAT flying machine. very agile, very stable, and looks verrrrrry good in the air. I have an OS FS 91 on mine. It is a great plane!

Bruce

This is on my wish list... literally - my Tower Hobbies wish list.

somegeek

Here some pics of a couple of the Hog bipes I've had.

Ken

Where'd you find the Snoopy pilot Ken. [sm=thumbs_up.gif] I need one. I have the Sig Hog still in the box, but on the to do list. Hopefully this winter.

It was already in the plane when I bought it from a flying buddy, but he found it at Toys R Us.

Ken

I have had one of these also. Awesome plane! Just be aware that it glides like a brick in reverse. If you have a deadstick get the nose down and hope your close to the runway. I have seen capable (lucky) pilots do amazing things with this plane. It is very agile and the classic barnstormer looks make it a favorite of mine. It is a perfect match for a 91 4st, but I would love to see one with a Saito 100! Landings under power are trainer-esque. I sold mine and have regretted it ever since, I will have another.

What is the recommended Center of Gravity on the Hog Bipe...? I have a friend that has his balanced at 4 1/2 inches back on the top wing... It seems to glide very good and has -1 degree of incidence in the top wing... I have just purchased an older model already built without engine and electronics.... and would like to know what your recommendations are for this bipe.. Thanks...

Here is a GREAT build thread for the Sig Pig: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_25..._1/key_/tm.htm

MUCH great info in there and enough to keep you happily reading for many hours.

That is a great source of information for building a hog bipe... mine is built and I just wanted to know the recommended CG for the hog bipe... I read most of that post looking for the words recommended CG... I did not find that but I found how you can determine the balance.... I have since found the recommended CG for the Hog Bipe to be 3 5/8 to 4 5/8 inch from the leading edge of the top wing... recommended that you start with 3 5/8... thanks

Richard39,
Here it is scanned directly from the plans.

Hope this helps

Ken

thanks for the scanned info... very helpful.... Richard